Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Japan: Teachers in primary education, both sexes
Iran, Islamic Republic of
372,396
in 2023
Japan
440,864
in 2023
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
15th
Japan rank
12th
Teachers in primary education, both sexes over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Japan
How they compare
Japan currently reports 440,864 against 372,396 in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 68,468.
That makes Japan's figure about 1.2 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
Across all 32 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 15th and Japan ranks 12th of 216 countries.
Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 129,334 | 396,282 | 266,948 | Japan |
| 1980s | 273,377 | 465,959 | 192,582 | Japan |
| 1990s | 305,293 | 429,716 | 124,423 | Japan |
| 2010s | 291,875 | 411,373 | 119,499 | Japan |
| 2020s | 355,621 | 439,765 | 84,144 | Japan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in primary education, both sexes, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Japan?
- Japan, at 440,864 against 372,396 in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2023.
- What is the difference in teachers in primary education, both sexes between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Japan?
- 68,468, with Japan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Japan?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2023.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Japan rank globally for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 15th and Japan ranks 12th of 216 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release